Best small car for rural lanes

BeenThroughItAll

worried_jim wrote: »

Subaru Forester

Can be had from £1k upwards. Indestructible.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201504222820734/sort/default/model/forester/radius/40/postcode/bn424sn/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/subaru/page/1/usedcars/channel/cars?logcode=p

This. Totally this.

AdrianC

EceniRising wrote: »

The front springs broke 3 times in the last 5 years and each time pierced a tyre.

Multiple spring failures raise questions about the quality of the replacement springs.

As far as the tyre-piercing goes, had the car gone in for the recall?
http://www.dft.gov.uk/vosa/apps/recalls/searches/expand.asp?uniqueID=2414688006959F588025709A0059ACD5

ali-t

worried_jim wrote: »

Subaru Forester

Can be had from £1k upwards. Indestructible.

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201504222820734/sort/default/model/forester/radius/40/postcode/bn424sn/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/make/subaru/page/1/usedcars/channel/cars?logcode=p

I had a look at these cars yesterday but over £200 road tax pa hurts!

robatwork

Although the Forester may be the ideal country lump, it's hardly small which is what the OP asked for.

From potholes.co.uk here are the pothole proof makes:

1

Honda

1.4%

2

Toyota

1.5%

3

Hyundai

1.7%

4

Nissan

2.0%

5

Kia

2.1%

6

Mitsubishi

2.2%

7

Mini

3.0%

8

Suzuki

3.1%

9

Ford

3.4%

10

Mazda

3.4%

So perhaps an Aygo or Civic?

DKLS

robatwork wrote: »

Although the Forester may be the ideal country lump, it's hardly small which is what the OP asked for.

Whilst not small, its not a huge estate car by any means and I managed to thread it through country lanes with ease.

Am very tempted to get another one, but this time the STI version for a bit more back road fun.

bigjl

For sheer value the Dacia Sandero and the Stepway offer lots to the driver that just wants no frills motoring.

A new car also has no previous wear and tear from.previous owners.

I looked at a Sandero for the wife as a replacement for her Clio. Only reason I didn't buy was the 6 weeks wait quoted by the dealer.

Went to auction and got a 60plate 116D SE for less than the Sandero base model in white.

A shame because I think it would have been a reliable lump.

worried_jim

ali-t wrote: »

I had a look at these cars yesterday but over £200 road tax pa hurts!

But you'll never have to replace any parts and it will start first time every time. Its the only car you will ever need. Forget about the tax and see the bigger picture. Low tax will be low quality for the purpose you have listed, you don't go hill walking in ballet shoes- buy a proper car.